Name of the essential spices is red chili and is commonly known to us. Its family name is Solanaceae and botanical name is Capsicum Annum L. Names and pictures of the red chili displayed below, one is ripe and another is powder. It is known to us as a hot spice. It is a fruit type spice and in the spices name list it is a common item.
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- Spices Name: Chili
- Family Name: Solanaceae
- Botanical name: Capsicum Annum L.
Essential red chili is native to the Amazon Basin. Chili was introduced in Europe in 1493 and spread up to Asia by Portuguese traders. At present it is available and grown in many countries.
The red chili and green chili came from the same tree. It is a fruit type of spice. Before ripe it is green and after ripe it is red in color. Important chili plant does not grow so high and its body is thin and soft. At the time of blooming, the green plant is very beautiful to see. Flower of valuable useful chili shown as banner. Its seeds are small and new plants are grown from its seeds.
It contains nutrition and high amounts of vitamin C, also contains vitamin A, vitamin B6 and vitamin K. It also contains minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper etc.
Hot common spices named chili are generally used. Its availability is found in the kitchen. It is used in food preparation, curries, salads,soup for better color, flavor and taste.